O Son of God We Wait for Thee
O Son of God we wait for Thee
The hymn emphasizes Christ's return and the Christian hope in eschatological fulfillment, consistent with Lutheran emphasis on justification through Christ's work. It reflects the already-not-yet tension central to Lutheran soteriology.
History & Background
This hymn appears in limited English Lutheran hymnals, with origins in 19th-century English hymnody. It was included in selective Lutheran compilations, particularly those with eschatological emphasis during Advent seasons.
Bulletin Note
A hymn of unknown authorship from 1800, 'O Son of God We Wait for Thee' is set to ERHALT UNS HERR, a sturdy Lutheran chorale melody. It expresses the eschatological hope central to Advent's call to vigilance.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the already-not-yet tension of Lutheran soteriology: Christ has redeemed us fully, yet we await His final appearing—a tension that illuminates how Law drives us to watchfulness while Gospel grounds us in the finished work of the cross.
Themes
Christ's return Eschatology Longing for salvation Divine mercy